In this issue

Always wanted to train like Lara Croft? Here’s your chance. A skateboard is your cool AF gym on wheels, just use Kelly Murray’s routine. Could those “guilt-free” sips be the reason
you’re packing on kilos?

Hot As Hell

SA homegirl Lesley-Ann Brandt is burning up the LA TV scene as butt-kicking demon Mazikeen (aka Maze) on Lucifer – she gets real about that post-baby body, being an action hero and juggling screen time with breastfeeding duty 

8 mins

Your Body On.. Losing Sleep

You snooze, you lose, right? Turns out the old adage is wrong. Missing out on a few Zzzs can have a negative impact on your health. So maximise your sleep with our simple strategies – counting sheep not required

1 min

Why Run?

We spoke to scores of women about why they lace up and how you – even if you’re new – can reap more benefits from every kay. Read their stories, make a plan and chart your own course...

3 mins

Get Faster And Fitter

Remember when you upgraded from 3G to 4G and that little extra speed turned out to be a life-altering experience? Well, take that theme and apply it to your legs. Picking up your run pace comes with huge benefits. One: it helps develop your fast-twitch muscle fibres, which increase your power and makes the mileage feel notably easier. Two: research shows speed training has a special knack for melting fat offmid-sections and these fat-burning effects last all day. And if you’re thinking “My knees! My knees!”, then consider point three: a quicker run can cut the stress on your joints by as much as 80 percent. Why? “You automatically take shorter steps, so there’s less impact,” explains Andy Curtis, a specialist sports injury physiotherapist. Adding just one speed-focused session to your weekly workout schedule is all it takes. So what’s stopping you, Caster?

3 mins

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Women's Health South Africa Magazine Description:

Women's Health provides active, health-conscious women with a new and much-needed kind of magazine, one that's as smart and funny as they are; that's founded on diligent reporting, scientific research, and intimate, entertaining writing and that never underestimates its readers or seeks to intimidate them with false ideas about what makes women worthy of admiration. Don't expect same-old, boring fitness advice, you'll get short, targeted workouts that use the latest research to help you sculpt the body you've always wanted in record time. Pages of fresh, delicious recipes make healthy eating a treat and expert advice will empower you to take control of your health and your career. You'll also get practical fashion and beauty tips that work for you and sex tips that guarantee satisfaction! Whether your goal is to finally rock a bikini with confidence, get ahead at work, ace your first 10-kay or get a handle on your health niggles, Women's Health will help you get there, and make sure you enjoy the journey!